The Tragedy of the Commons Occurs Because

question 351

Multiple Choice

The Tragedy of the Commons occurs because

• A)government property is most heavily used by the wealthy.
• B)everyone deserves an equal share of government property.
• C)social and private incentives differ.
• D)established property rights create competition.

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